The maximum safety pressure should be set at _____ cm H2O when the peak pressure reached during volume-controlled ventilation is 25 cm H2O
a. 30 c. 40
b. 35 d. 45
ANS: B
The maximum safety pressure is usually set by the operator at 10 cm H2O above the peak pressure reached during inspiration.
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